Grief is a natural response to loss. While grief is experienced universally, it is also an individualized experience; there is no right or wrong way to grieve and there is no timeline. How you grieve and cope depends on many factors, including the nature of the relationship, your temperament, the circumstances of the loss and many others. Grief can be challenging and overwhelming at times. You may experience many mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, or behavioral reactions that may be new to you. Sometimes what is needed is simply non-judgmental support and a listening ear.
Whatever the relationship or type of loss, grief support is available to all members of the Charles County Community. If you or someone you know needs assistance coping with the death of a loved one, we can help.
Chesapeake Life Center’s team of uniquely trained professionals and volunteers offer compassionate care and support. Our goal is to provide a safe, healing place to share your story, to learn how to cope with your grief, and to honor and remember your loved one.
Grief Support Groups
Facilitated support groups provide an opportunity for individuals to explore their grief with others who are grieving in an environment of trust. General bereavement groups are structured to meet for six consecutive weeks. Other groups, such as Loss of Life Partner, Suicide Loss, Together: Silent No More (substance use loss) and Child Loss, meet on a monthly drop-in basis.
Registration is required for all groups. To register, please call 888-501-7077. For group dates and details, visit our event calendar.
Click the link below to access our current program schedule:
Individual Grief Counseling
Grief counseling can help in:
- Reducing feelings of distress and isolation.
- Managing anxiety and stress.
- Developing coping strategies.
- Increasing personal awareness and insight.
Our bereavement team offers up to ten free sessions of grief counseling for families of hospice patients after their loved one dies.
Grief support for hospice families and the residents of Charles County is now provided under the brand umbrella of the Chesapeake Life Center. It is possible to receive information from the Chesapeake Life Center as part of your grief support program at Hospice of Charles County.
